BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES 



The above list consists of fifty-seven papers and notes on 

 mammals and birds -which contain many ^■ery valuable addi- 

 tions to our scientific knowledge. 



GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN. 



It is well known that during my father's residence in 

 the Gardens, that her Majesty the Queen frequently applied 

 to him for pet birds of various kinds, especially canaries, 

 piping bullfinches, etc. ; he also used to take care of them 

 during her Majesty's absence from London and attend 

 to them when ill at Buckingh.im Palace and Windsor. 

 In recognition of these attentions her Majesty most 

 graciously sent him the following letter : — 



